Thought of the Week

WE MUST NOT BE WISE AND PRUDENT ACCORDING TO THE FLESH,

BUT, INSTEAD, WE MUST BE simple, humble and pure

St. Francis of Assisi

Weekly Offering

October 6, 2019 $1,695.00

Yearly Budget $208,000.00

Year to Date (includes envelopes rcvd by mail) $77,059.00

Church Fund $209.00 Church Fund to Date: $3,114.00

Budget to make up $130,941.00

Scripture Readings & Readers

Oct 12-13

Reading: Phil 2:12-18 Gospel: Mt 25:1-13 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Larry Joseph

11:00 AM Tamara Alchoufete

Oct 19-20

Reading: Gal 6:1-10 Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Joanne Samraney

11:00 AM Nadine Sadaka

Month of October

Altar Bread & Wine: Not Sponsored Sanctuary Lamps: Not Sponsored

Altar Bread & Wine or Sanctuary Lamps Can each be sponsored for a donation of $25 a month, in loving memory of your loved ones.

Eucharistic Adoration

The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom.

Pope John Paul II

When was the last time you visited Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist!!!

Come Visit on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 5PM

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Please Keep in Your Prayers

Our Parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill, homebound or recently underwent surgery: Adele Korey, Norma

Lindenfelder, Maxine Schoen, Chuck Borik, Peter DeSando, Liz Mowod, Angie Joseph, Martha Kail Michael Rattie, Aneesa Ferris, Marilyn Torchia, Alicia Hruby, Helen McGoun, Sonia Barack, Diana Kuzma, Elaine Moses, Alice Marrato, Dr. Adnan Abla, Ashley Ayoob, Frances Barack, David Moses Patricia Walasik, David Zennie, Ingrid Franklin, Rita Townsend, Donald Kovanis, , Leona Puskarich and Tom Anthony

Scripture Verse of the Week

“...Therefore stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

Mt 25:13

Saturday Oct 12 4:00 PM Soul of Alex George Theresa Basil

Sunday Oct 13

8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Soul of Elidia DiBenedictis

-Soul of Michel Kassouf Theresa Basil -Soul of George Elias Latouf

Monday

Oct 14

7:00 PM St. Sharbel Liturgy and Devotion

Special Intentions

Tuesday Oct 15 7:00 PM NO 12pm Liturgy. St. Veronica Giuliani Relics Visit Our Church

Wednesday Oct 16 12:00 PM Soul of Sam Mahfood George Mahfood & Family

Thursday Oct 17 12:00 PM Soul of Thomas & Sarkis Families Sadie Thomas

Friday Oct 18 NO LITURGY

Saturday Oct 19 4:00 PM Special Intentions

Sunday

Oct 20 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Special Intentions

Soul of Michel Kassouf Nick & Aida Kassouf & Family

Please Remember Our Lady of Victory Church In Your Will

5th Sunday after Holy Cross October 13, 2019

Second Collection: October 20th World Mission Sunday (As established by USCCB, 91% of this collection

goes to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and 9% to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Project Roots

Project Roots assists those interested in: *Obtaining their sacramental records from their country of origin, Lebanon *Connecting with family members *Obtaining Lebanese citizenship if desired. At the request of the Patriarch, our Bishop Gregory Mansour, encourage all to support the mission of Project Roots. The process is FREE of CHARGE. For assistance, call Marie Sadaka at 412-498-3023 or email: Msadaka@maronitefoundationusa.org or Apply online Apply online Apply online Maronitefoundation.orgMaronitefoundation.orgMaronitefoundation.org

Order of Saint Sharbel Sunday

This year, the second Sunday of (October 13th, 2019) is designated as “Order of Saint Sharbel Sunday” in our Eparchy. On that day, all Maronite parishes will be promoting the Order.

The Order of Saint Sharbel is vitally important in providing financial and spiritual support for our seminarians, who are crucial for the future of our Maronite Church.

Please prayerfully consider joining the Order. Ask Father for more information or you may enroll online www.orderstsharbel.org

Application forms are on the table in the hall-way and in the office.

Relics of Saint Veronica Giuliani

Dear Parishioners & Friends,

Save the date for Tuesday, October 15th.

The Relics of Saint Veronica Giuliani are visiting our church. A saint who had the stigmata of Christ! The program will start with the 7 pm Liturgy followed by a blessing by the relics, then coffee and refreshments. All Are Encouraged To Attend! ~See attached flyer

OLOV Women’s Group Meeting

Calling all the ladies of Our Lady of Victory Church. A general meeting has been sched-uled for Sunday, November 3rd after 11 am liturgy. There will be election of officers and discussions of our church future events. Please plan to attend.

Our Condolences

We offer our Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of George Elias Latouf (father of Elias Latouf and Marcelle Latouf-Newman) who recently passed away. May the Lord grant him rest in His Eternal Kingdom.

Office of Family & Sanctity of Life Mission Eparchy of Saint Maron

Trusting in God’s love and relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we want to help you realize how precious you are in God's sight and draw you closer to Christ. Driven by this purpose, the Office of Family and Sanctity of Life's mission is to serve parishes & families, so that families may answer their call to holiness and become the ‘domestic church’ rooted in Christ. For more information, visit:

www.familyandsanctityoflife.org _________________

You are precious!

Each one of us is created in a unique and unrepeatable way; we all have gifts and talents given to us in order to fulfill our mission. Don’t buy into the lies that say you don’t matter. You matter; Your life matters; every life matters and is precious, whether in the womb or aged.

Our Condolences

We offer our Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Elodia DiBenedictis, Sr. Tulia’s sister, who passed away this week. May the Lord grant her rest in His Eternal Kingdom. Viewing @ DeBor Funeral home, Sunday 3-6 pm Funeral Liturgy @ Resurrection Monday 10 am